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    From Dale@21:1/5 to All on Fri Oct 14 22:03:44 2022
    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

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  • From sms@21:1/5 to Dale on Fri Oct 14 19:46:11 2022
    On 10/14/2022 7:03 PM, Dale wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

    Without knowing the model, and what they already have, it's really
    difficult.

    If it's a 12, 13, or 14 I'd say a 20W USB-C PD charger and a MagSafe cable/coil, especially if they're still using an old, low-power charger.
    If it's an older model, then include a case that adds MagSafe charging
    (magnets in the case).

    A Carista is a great gift if the recipient understands how to use it and
    why it is useful <https://caristaapp.com/adapter>, especially if they
    have one of the vehicles for which the extended features are available.

    A active stylus is great if they do a lot of text entry or drawing,
    especially if they have large fingers <https://www.igeeksblog.com/best-iphone-stylus/>. If you've ever used
    one of Samsung's Note series of phones. it's easy to get addicted to an
    active stylus.

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  • From Your Name@21:1/5 to Dale on Sat Oct 15 16:00:23 2022
    On 2022-10-15 02:03:44 +0000, Dale said:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

    You would really need to know the exact model, especailly for thing
    like phone cases. You also need to know what the owner does - little
    point getting a bike mount if they don't even own a bike. :-)

    There are a few websites with lists of "must have" iPhone accessories, such as:

    25 Best iPhone Accessories to Make the Most Out of Your Most-used Device

    <https://www.bestproducts.com/tech/electronics/g3245/cool-new-iphone-accessories/>



    27 cool iPhone accessories that also happen to make great gifts
    <https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/iphone-accessories-gifts>

    Google will give you a pile more.

    Apple does also have an iPhone Accessories page, but it's pretty thin
    on product choices (and some may be country-dependent): <https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/accessories>
    or <https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone>

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to All on Fri Oct 14 22:56:46 2022
    In article <tid4dr$2f8m0$2@dont-email.me>, Dale <dale@dalekelly.org>
    wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    have you tried searching amazon?

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    that's kinda important.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

    phone accessory lenses need to fit the specific phone since the lenses
    are not in exactly the same place nor are they the same diameter or
    focal length.

    iphones have image stabilization so a tripod is not particularly useful.

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to scharf.steven@geemail.com on Fri Oct 14 22:56:47 2022
    In article <tid6tk$2ftje$2@dont-email.me>, sms
    <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:

    If it's an older model, then include a case that adds MagSafe charging (magnets in the case).

    those don't work particularly well.

    A Carista is a great gift if the recipient understands how to use it

    niche.

    A active stylus is great if they do a lot of text entry or drawing,

    obvious trolling.

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to YourName@YourISP.com on Fri Oct 14 23:02:07 2022
    In article <tid7o7$1kmn$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Your Name
    <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    You also need to know what the owner does - little
    point getting a bike mount if they don't even own a bike. :-)

    easy solution: get a bike *and* a bike mount.

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  • From Dale@21:1/5 to nospam on Sat Oct 15 10:47:52 2022
    On 10/14/2022 10:56 PM, nospam wrote:
    In article<tid4dr$2f8m0$2@dont-email.me>, Dale<dale@dalekelly.org>
    wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.


    have you tried searching amazon?


    Yes

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Dale on Sat Oct 15 15:54:01 2022
    On 2022-10-15, Dale <dale@dalekelly.org> wrote:
    On 10/14/2022 10:56 PM, nospam wrote:
    In article<tid4dr$2f8m0$2@dont-email.me>, Dale<dale@dalekelly.org>
    wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    have you tried searching amazon?

    Yes

    Then you didn't try hard enough. Try again.

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  • From sms@21:1/5 to Dale on Sat Oct 15 10:11:48 2022
    On 10/15/2022 7:47 AM, Dale wrote:
    On 10/14/2022 10:56 PM, nospam wrote:
    In article<tid4dr$2f8m0$2@dont-email.me>, Dale<dale@dalekelly.org>
    wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.


    have you tried searching amazon?


    Yes

    There really aren't a lot of iPhone-only accessories that are not model-specific, and since you don't know the model it makes it more
    difficult.

    The iPhone is not like Android, with USB-OTG ports, where there are a
    lot of accessories that can be connected <https://i.imgur.com/Zru4WGW.png>.

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to scharf.steven@geemail.com on Sat Oct 15 13:46:06 2022
    In article <tiepkl$2qu7d$1@dont-email.me>, sms
    <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:


    There really aren't a lot of iPhone-only accessories that are not model-specific, and since you don't know the model it makes it more difficult.

    actually there are a lot of iphone accessories, both model-specific and model-agnostic.

    The iPhone is not like Android, with USB-OTG ports, where there are a
    lot of accessories that can be connected

    ios devices support otg, and unlike android, there are a *lot* of
    lightning accessories, for several reasons. not even a good attempt at trolling.

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  • From Dale@21:1/5 to sms on Sat Oct 15 14:17:59 2022
    On 10/14/2022 10:46 PM, sms wrote:
    A active stylus is great ...

    Got one!

    Thank You !

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  • From Dale@21:1/5 to Dale on Sat Oct 15 14:20:19 2022
    On 10/14/2022 10:03 PM, Dale wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.


    Thanks Everyone!

    Got an "active stylus" on Amazon.

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to Dale on Sun Oct 16 10:35:18 2022
    Dale <dale@dalekelly.org> wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

    I would suggest an Apple gift card so someone can buy Apple provided
    content.

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  • From Dale@21:1/5 to All on Sun Oct 16 08:51:29 2022
    On 10/16/2022 6:35 AM, *Hemidactylus* wrote:
    Dale <dale@dalekelly.org> wrote:

    Looking for an iPhone accessory gift.

    Don't know what model the iPhone is.

    Already gave a lens/tripod gift.

    I would suggest an Apple gift card so someone can buy Apple provided
    content.


    Sounds real good!

    Except this gift is for my Dad and I don't prefer giving money.


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